Moroccan beef 'melt-away' stew

This one-pot Moroccan beef stew is a comforting, flavourful meal for the whole family — and a great way to use gravy beef, a collagen-rich cut that becomes beautifully tender when cooked low and slow. With warming spices, veggies, and nourishing broth, it’s a simple, hearty dish that fills the home with the most delicious aroma.

Gravy beef is naturally tough due to its connective tissue, but once simmered for a few hours (or set and forget in the slow cooker), it turns into soft, melt-in-the-mouth pieces that even little ones can manage. It's iron-rich, gut-nourishing, and great for batch cooking and freezing too.

For this recipe, I served it with brothy couscous and a dollop of preserved lemon yoghurt - and it was chef’s kiss. Cooking couscous in bone broth is such an easy way to boost nutrition - it soaks it all up and adds extra flavour little ones love.

For ease, we often use Undivided Food Co bone broth in this recipe - it’s rich in flavour, gut-friendly and low in sodium. You can grab it refrigerated in some supermarkets, or shelf-stable online at Part&Parcel (code BOOBTOFOOD orders over $99). Want to learn more about why we love bone broth for babies and toddlers? Read our blog here.

Age Suitability

Suitable from 6 months+, once your baby is managing soft textures and iron-rich foods like slow-cooked meat and legumes.
For babies under 12 months, ensure the chickpeas and meat are mashed or finely shredded.

Serving Suggestions

Serving Suggestions

For Spoon Feeding:
Blend or mash the beef, vegetables, and broth into a soft purée or mash, thinning with extra liquid as needed.

For Baby-Led Weaning:
Serve soft strips of meat, carrot, and potato as finger food. Flatten chickpeas gently with a fork.

For the Whole Family:
Serve as is, or pair with couscous, quinoa, or rice.
Tip: Cook couscous in leftover broth for extra flavour and nourishment - it soaks it right up!
Top with fresh herbs or a spoonful of preserved lemon yoghurt for a delicious, zesty finish.

Storage

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days
Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months
Reheat gently on the stove or in the slow cooker until hot throughout